François Linke 1855 - 1946 A Lous XV style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany vitrine cabinet Paris, circa 1910

the upper section with a glazed door opening to an adjustable glass shelf, the lower section with a glazed door opening to two adjustable glass shelves, both locks have been removed to reveal the marks C ^{T LINKE / PARIS}.

Overall good condition; the foliate cast gilt-bronze cresting is later and with later nails and two screw holes; the gilt-bronze molded edge to sides beneath upper section lacking and now painted with gold paint; the front corners of the molded edge beneath the upper section with restorations; some inpainted age cracks to side panels above the glass; veneer patch to left side apron next to the back left leg and beneath the glass panel; overall with the usual minor nicks and scratches; the gilt-bronze retaining its original gilding and with minor dirt and tarnishing.
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